Roasted Red Onions and Fresh Figs with Sherry Vinegar
Sweet meets savory in this show-stopping recipe for Roasted Red Onions and Fresh Figs with Sherry Vinegar. Perfectly caramelized red onion wedges and jammy fresh figs are roasted to golden perfection, enhanced by the rich, tangy notes of sherry vinegar and a drizzle of honey. A sprinkle of fresh thyme and coarse sea salt adds a fragrant, herbaceous finish, making this dish as elegant as it is easy to prepare. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s a versatile recipe that shines as a side dish, a topping for roasted meats, or even a warm salad over arugula. This easy yet sophisticated blend of earthy, sweet, and tangy flavors makes it the perfect addition to both weeknight dinners and dinner-party menus alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large red onions
- 8 fresh figs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the red onions and cut them into thick wedges, approximately 6 to 8 pieces per onion.
Trim the stems off the fresh figs and slice them in half lengthwise.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the onion wedges and fig halves. Drizzle with olive oil, sherry vinegar, and honey. Toss gently to coat evenly.
Scatter the mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring the onions and figs are spread in a single layer for even cooking.
Sprinkle the fresh thyme, coarse sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper over the mixture.
Roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the onions become caramelized and tender and the figs are soft and slightly jammy.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or atop a bed of arugula for a salad-style presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.8 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 492 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 634 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
